Farnborough Airshow Kicks Off With a Handful of Orders

More than 75,000 visitors expected at this year's four-day event in the U.K.

Kimberly Johnson

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 02:40 PM ET

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An Embraer E190 at Farnborough 2024 [Credit: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson]

Key Takeaways:

Major airlines announced significant fleet expansions, with Korean Air ordering 40 Boeing 777-9s and 787-10s, Japan Airlines finalizing an order for 10 Boeing 787-9s, and Drukair adding five Airbus A320neos and A321XLRs.
Boeing Commercial Aircraft CEO Stephanie Pope reported increased production rates for 737s and 787s, outlining key priorities focused on company culture, production, and quality.
Qatar Airways introduced its "QSuite next-gen" business class, featuring 4K OLED Panasonic Astrova IFE screens and wider seats, slated to launch on its incoming Boeing 777-9s.

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FARNBOROUGH, England—Monday was day one of the Farnborough International Airshow in the U.K.

Over 75,000 visitors were expected over the course of the five-day event in the small British town southeast of London. With Royal Air Force flyovers, and more than 1,200 exhibitors, it’s sure to be a busy week.